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2012 BMW M5 spy shots most revealing yet

BMW is obviously finishing up development and testing of the next-generation BMW M5 as these latest spy shots show the car in its most revealing guise yet. So far we know the new M5 will feature a 4.4-litre twin-scroll (TwinPower) twin-turbo V

Video: BMW M5 driven on test track in France

11/05/11 Update: Added more spy photos of the new BMW M5 to gallery below "The spectacular start leaves behind a trail of black rubber on the pavement and a smile on the face of the driver." If you were ever concerned about the upcoming BMW M5's p

BMW M5 spotted with manual transmission

The upcoming F10-series BMW M5 has been at the top of the headlines in the automotive press for the past year, and particularly over the past few weeks. The latest headline is an exciting one, with BMW potentially relaunching the option of a fully ma

2012 BMW M5 four-wheel drive option confirmed: report

According to a recent report by Autocar in the UK, BMW insiders have acknowledged that a four-wheel drive system is being planned for the new 2012 BMW M5. Although nothing is official yet, the four-wheel drive system is likely to be an optional packa

Video: BMW M5 Concept customer presentation

BMW has released yet another preview video of the new BMW M5 Concept which builds even more anticipation ahead of the production car's unveiling at the Frankfurt Motor Show in September. BMW M selected just six lucky customers from around the world a

BMW M5 to feature all-wheel-drive: report

In a move which will have the purists crying foul, BMW's M Division is set to offer all-wheel-drive on more than just its SUVs. Albert Biermann, BMW M’s head of research and development, spoke to UK publication Autocar recently and alluded t

BMW RingTaxi M5 replaced with BMW M3

No more BMW M5 RingTaxi. It's true, the famous Nurburgring Nordschleife will no longer host thrilling hot laps for customers in an E60 V10 BMW M5. BMW says a BMW M3 will now be used. Just as unfortunate, Sabine Schmitz - the lady who famously

Video: 2012 BMW M5 preview with BMW M president

It was only yesterday that BMW M released a special teaser video of the next-generation BMW M5. The company has just released an extended version that briefly showcases a pre-production M5 being driven on the snow in addition to some comments by Dr K

2012 BMW M5 too much torque for DCT dual clutch gearbox

According to a recent report by MotorTrend in the US, BMW M engineers are apparently having trouble fitting an M DCT (dual-clutch auto) transmission behind the F10 2012 BMW M5's twin-turbo V8 engine. Reports say the new super sedan might get a simple

BMW M5 Concept to be unveiled at 2011 Shanghai Motor Show

According to recent reports, BMW will unveil a concept version of the next-generation 2012 BMW M5 - to be built on the current 5-Series F10 platform - at the upcoming Shanghai Motor Show commencing in April. BMW apparently isn't interested in